Lunchtime Controller - Moorlands Primary School


Company:	Reading Borough Council
Salary:	£2,925 to £2,933 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Reading, RG30 4UN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

5 Hours per week (12.30pm – 1.30pm Monday – Friday) - Term Time only - Permanent - Required ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Controller to join our warm and friendly team at Moorlands Primary School, where you will be a valuable part of the team and help provide a secure and happy environment for children at lunchtime through supervision inside the school, within outside play areas and within the dining area.

Moorlands is in a residential area of Tilehurst, is set in a lovely green space and we pride ourself on putting our children at the centre of all that we do.

We are looking for someone who has:

lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience

is flexible and can work well within a team

has a sense of humour

Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and pupils in the school.

Patience, fairness and a responsible attitude.

Show an understanding for Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education

Main duties involve:

Supervising the clearing up of games and toys (inside and outside)

Using the School’s Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour.

Assisting children in the dining room and encouraging healthy eating.

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